Sustainability

Environmental health and well-being is a top priority at Towson University. We are
dedicated to building sustainability through energy conservation, waste reduction,
education, research and civic engagement.

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News & Events

Recent News

More and more students are seeking out colleges and universities considered “green”
and “Eco-friendly.” Whether these students are looking for a formal education to pursue
careers in environmentalism, or are just dedicated to living lives of sustainability,
there are a number of colleges that have proven themselves just as dedicated to the
idea of sustainable living.

The two programs take different approaches to helping students, faculty and staff
deal with food insecurity.

One program, the FoodShare, is based out of the Newman Center across the street from
campus. The other program is a Food Insecurity Support Fund, put together in part through
the 2016 President’s Leadership Institute.

Towson University installed 4,000 solar panels on campus over the summer.

Steve Kolb, Towson’s energy manager, said that when the panels go online this fall,
they’ll be able to produce just under 15 percent of Towson’s energy needs on the “best
case scenario” day—one with lots of sunlight.

Happening Soon

Recycling Rush

Oct. 14

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Freedom Square

Join Greek Life and the Office of Sustainability in seeing who can recycle the most
at Recycling Rush! Bring your recyclables to Freedom Square to help support the recycling
teams and to reduce unnecessary waste.

Solar Talk

Oct. 27

Noon - 1 p.m., UU Loch Raven Room

Have you noticed the new solar panels on campus? Want to learn more about this renewable
energy source? Join us for a discussion on solar, from how it works to where the
marketing is heading.

Environmental Social

Oct. 27

1 - 4 p.m., UU Loch Raven Room

This joint social with the ENVS and the Environmental Coalition will allow you to
connect with fellow ENVS students and faculty, as well as give you an overview of
campus resources. All are welcome.